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CONTRACT SPECIALIST

US Department of War, Virginia State University, VA, United States


Contracting Specialist GS-12

As a Contracting Specialist GS-12 you will be responsible for the following duties: Performs duties of contract specialist responsible for pre-award and post-award contracting functions, including acquisition planning, market surveys, price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration of contracts. Reviews requests for procurement, determines the method of acquisition, and prepares the acquisition plans and associated documentation. Gathers and analyzes a variety of information to determine the best way to complete acquisition projects. Monitors contractor performance using a variety of methods. Prepares notices, proposals, and settlement actions and recommends decisions on claims. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process